Although this may seem like old news, I must highlight the Sydney fans during the FFA Cup final last week – it was arguably the worst timing for a song in A-League history. The Sydney supporters were chanting to Tim Cahill, “Here for the money, You’re only here for the money” – shortly after, he went on to score what ultimately became the winning goal for Melbourne City’s first silverware.
After leaving the field due to an injury from a rough tackle, Cahill took the time to applaud the Sydney fans. He expressed that their negative chants regarding his move to Melbourne served as motivation for him.
However, it must be noted that the Sydney fans appear to be quite misguided – as if Tim Cahill actually needs the money? This is why everyone adores Tim Cahill…it’s truly about his passion for the game.
Cahill remarked, “My job is to be in the box and if I score then great; if not, I was fairly confident we were still going to win.”
Turning 37 next week, Cahill spent the night before the event doing rehab on his knee and, during the team’s recovery session, was able to walk, albeit with a slight limp.
by Buford Balony
